girl's name
Pa
PAH
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 2
- Births on record 1,501
Pa is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 2006 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1992, when 103 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1979.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Pa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 535 |
| 1990s | 715 |
| 2000s | 83 |
How Popular Is Pa?
In 2006, Pa was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Pa Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Pa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Pa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Pa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Pa
- Pronunciation PAH
Sibling Names for Pa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Pa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Pa
How popular is the name Pa?
In 2006, Pa was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Pa a girl's or a boy's name?
Pa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Pa?
Pa has 1 syllable.
When was Pa most popular?
Pa peaked in 1992, when 103 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.